"I get the sinking feeling (President Bush is) wading into the swamp these days. Approval trending lower, lower numbers on winning against terrorism, market still stinks, highest unemployment in eight years. The Democratic nomination is certainly worth having."

Anonymous Republican presidential strategist

HOW SWEET IT IS

"Everybody's happy for Al (Davis), more than anything. There are few guys in this league who want to win more and will do whatever it takes to win for Oakland, and for the Raiders."

Former Raider great George Blanda on the Silver and Black's first trip to the Show since 1984 .

JOINT CUSTODY

"This is a huge conflict. State law legalizes medical marijuana, and federal law makes marijuana illegal. Period."

Hallye Jordan, spokeswoman for California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, on the prosecution of Ed Rosenthal for alleged marijuana cultivation and conspiracy. Rosenthal, whose trial began this week, could face life in prison.

SEX AND THE CITY

"We knew that we needed to open a larger store or another store. We have never had enough space to display our vibrators."

Carol Queen, staff sexologist for Good Vibrations, which has opened a new retail outlet on Polk Street

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PARTING SHOTS

"Mark another entry into the annals of Great Moments in United Nations History: Libya was elected to chair the U.N.'s 53-member Human Rights Commission."

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